# Page Assist vs Ollama Client

Source: https://www.ollamaclient.in/compare/page-assist-vs-ollama-client/
Markdown: https://www.ollamaclient.in/compare/page-assist-vs-ollama-client.md
Description: A factual comparison of Page Assist and Ollama Client — two browser extensions for Ollama and local LLMs, their grounding, providers, and privacy.

**Page Assist and Ollama Client are both browser extensions for chatting with
Ollama and other local models — no server required.** They overlap on the core
idea (private, in-browser AI) and differ mostly in breadth of grounding and
provider support. This page sticks to what each does; both are good tools.

## Who each is for

- **Page Assist** — you want a lightweight in-browser UI for Ollama and local
  models with page-chat.
- **Ollama Client** — you want the same in-browser convenience plus deeper
  grounding (files/RAG, tabs, web search, tools) and a wider set of local
  providers, with an explicitly no-telemetry design.

## Feature comparison

| | Page Assist | Ollama Client |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Browser extension | Browser extension (Chrome, Firefox) |
| Providers | Ollama + OpenAI-compatible | Ollama, LM Studio, llama.cpp, vLLM, LocalAI, KoboldCPP, OpenAI-compatible |
| Page / tab context | Page chat | Selection, page, and multi-tab context |
| Local RAG over files | Yes | Yes — hybrid keyword + vector search |
| Web search | Yes | Yes (SearXNG, Brave, Tavily) |
| Tool calling | Varies | Yes (for tool-capable models) |
| Text-selection actions | — | Summarize, translate, and custom actions on selected text |
| Telemetry | — | None |

## Privacy

Both run inference on your local provider and avoid the cloud by default.
Ollama Client adds no analytics and has no backend; prompts go only to the
endpoint you configure and history stays in [browser storage](/concepts/privacy/).

## When to choose each

- Choose **Page Assist** for a focused, lightweight Ollama-in-browser
  experience.
- Choose **Ollama Client** when you want richer grounding (files, tabs, web,
  tools), more local providers, and a no-telemetry stance in one extension.

## FAQ

### How is Ollama Client different from Page Assist?

Both are browser extensions for chatting with Ollama and local models. Ollama
Client focuses on deep grounding — page and tab context, uploaded-file RAG, web
search, and tool calling — across many providers, with a no-telemetry,
local-first design.

### Do both extensions work with Ollama?

Yes. Both connect to a local Ollama server. Ollama Client also supports LM
Studio, llama.cpp, vLLM, LocalAI, KoboldCPP, and other OpenAI-compatible
endpoints.

### Can these extensions chat with the current web page?

Yes — reading page content is a shared strength. Ollama Client extends this with
tab context, text selection actions, uploaded-file RAG, and optional
provider-backed web search.